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John Skakun

John Skakun

USA 2026

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Sidley Austin LLP
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: Securities

Illinois

2 years ranked

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JOHN SKAKUN is the co-leader of the firm’s Securities and Shareholder Litigation practice. He is a trusted advisor to boards, companies, and executives in their highest-stakes crises and disputes, and his matters have received front-page coverage in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Reuters, and Bloomberg, among others. His practice focuses on securities class actions, fiduciary duty matters, and board and government investigations. John’s bold and creative strategies have delivered winning results for clients including Johnson & Johnson, Walgreens, Kenvue, FIS, Apollo Global Management, Cox Media Group, and the Tesla Special Committee.

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Litigation: Securities - Illinois

Band 2
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John Skakun represents notable corporates and their executives in various matters, including derivative lawsuits, securities fraud litigation and internal investigations.

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Strengths

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  • John sees the entire chess board when he is approaching a matter and is always thinking several steps ahead. He also has seemingly encyclopedic knowledge of the securities laws.

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  • John is super smart. He has a calm demeanor and can explain complex legal issues.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA

  • He’s thoughtful, detail-oriented and creative. I have never seen someone with such good EQ managing a client relationship, while also being in the weeds of the details in a way which ensures nothing is being missed.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA

  • He is very responsive and knowledgeable.

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  • He has the ability to crystallize issues into effective written and oral advocacy.

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